Medical
GOP senators now oppose health bill - enough to sink it
The bill's rolling back of Medicaid expansion was key point of contention for Heller and Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval. "[The Better Care Act] takes insurance away from tens of millions of Americans and hundreds of thousands of Nevadans", Heller said, echoing a sentiment expressed in his initial statement on the bill, when it came out Thursday. [Full Article...]
In tweet attacking Obama, President Trump says Russia tried to influence election
Trump's latest remarks appeared to be a response to a story in The Washington Post claiming the CIA had top-level intelligence last August that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally ordered an operation to help Trump win the United States presidential race. [Full Article...]
A victory for party, not Trump
In South Carolina, Charleston attorney and Democratic political newcomer Joe Cunningham said on Wednesday he would seek the House seat now held by Republican Mark Sanford, but that if elected he would not back Pelosi as the Democratic leader. [Full Article...]
Senator Cantwell's plan to stop Republican health care bill
During a White House meeting last week with 13 Republican senators, Trump said the House version was " mean " and urged the senators to make it more generous. In an interview with Fox News Channel, Trump was asked about the four conservatives opposing the bill. "I think it's just unfair that they've given this money to the patients and now they're just ripping it out from under them", Hernan... [Full Article...]
'No Cuts to Medicaid': Disabled Protesters Carried Away From McConnell's Office
One ADAPT member said that police were responsible for the violent nature of the arrests, but that the organization's demonstration was in keeping with the severity of the threat the AHCA poses to people with disabilities. Photos and videos depict the protesters, many of which are in wheelchairs or wearing medical equipment, being carried away by Capitol Police while chanting "no cuts to Medicai... [Full Article...]
Yemen to probe alleged interrogation abuses by UAE, US
The AP report said USA forces have been involved in interrogations of detainees, citing senior American defense officials. Stay on topic - This helps keep the thread focused on the discussion at hand. "Reports of acts of torture by agents of a government that is supported by the United States, and the possibility that USA military personnel may have been aware of it, should ring alarm bells at... [Full Article...]
Ryu shoots course-record 61 at NW Arkansas Championship
Ryu, who is ranked third in the world and won her second major title at the ANA Inspiration in April, was at 16-under overall - setting the 36-hole record for the tournament by two strokes. Former victor Stacy Lewis was part of a group that included Juli Inkster, Thailand's Moriya Jutanugarn, Felicity Johnson and Katherine Kirk at five under. [Full Article...]
Modi presents OCI card to Portugal's Indian-origin PM Costa
Hopefully, now that he and Xi have bonded over golf and barbecues at Mar a Lago in Florida, President Trump will have greater success in ensuring that China welcomes this country's entry into the NSG. Jaishankar also met other senior officials at the State Department. "This is beyond any previous presidential centralisation of powers in the United States". [Full Article...]